Community Events
We host regular public gatherings in Portsmouth and the Seacoast, creating space for authentic connection in our community. These aren't networking events or forced fun. They're intentional gatherings where people show up as themselves, connect with others genuinely, and discover what becomes possible when we're fully present together.
Our community events are central to our mission. They build the connections that make communities stronger. They're also where we demonstrate what we've learned about facilitating authentic human connection, which informs everything we do.
Signature Connection Experience
Join up to 25 people for 90 minutes of genuine conversation in a completely device-free environment. Through three carefully designed rounds of small group discussions, participants move beyond surface-level interactions to meaningful connection.
How It Works: Phones are secured in pouches upon arrival, creating space for full presence. You'll participate in three rounds of small group conversations (3-4 people each), with groups rotating so you connect with most or all participants throughout the gathering. Each round uses professionally crafted conversation prompts that progressively deepen engagement:
Round 1: Getting Energized - Accessible questions that create comfort while revealing interesting perspectives. ("What's a small decision that unexpectedly changed your life?" or "What's something you're curious about lately?")
Round 2: Exploring Connection - Prompts that explore how we relate to others and experience presence. ("What creates a sense of belonging for you?" or "When do you feel most connected to other people?")
Round 3: Essential Self - Questions that invite sharing about who we are beyond our daily roles. ("What's a core value that has guided your life choices?" or "When do you feel most authentically yourself?")
What You'll Experience: Real conversations with multiple new people, conversation tools you can use anywhere, and the rare satisfaction of being truly seen and heard. Most participants leave surprised by how much they shared and learned in such a short time.
Connect with New People
Discover what happens when strangers show up as their genuine selves in a space designed for authentic human connection.
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Not really. We focus on who you are as a person, not what you do for work. It's about authentic connection rather than professional transactions.
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Things like 'What's something you believed as a child that still influences you?' or 'When do you feel most yourself?' Questions that help people share what actually matters to them.
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It's amazing what happens when you remove phones and create the right container. People are hungry for real conversation, they just need permission and a framework for it to happen safely.
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Each round builds on the previous one. We start with energizing questions that create comfort, move to exploring how we connect with others, and conclude with reflections about who we are beyond our daily roles. The progression feels natural and creates a sense of safety before exploring more meaningful territory.
Partner Connection Experience
Join other pairs (couples, friends, family members) for a 90-minute guided connection experience designed to help you see and hear each other in new ways. In our busy, often distracted lives, we rarely create intentional space to really connect with the important people in our lives. This experience provides that opportunity in a supportive, thoughtfully designed environment.
How It Works: You and your partner will join 5-11 other pairs (12-24 people total). You'll be personally welcomed and secure your phones in pouches, and provide your first connection prompts. Three distinct rounds unfold, each with progressively deeper questions that invite meaningful exchange:
Round 1: Reconnecting - Questions that help you step out of daily routines and truly see each other in the present moment. ("What's something you've been thinking about lately that we haven't discussed?" or "What qualities first drew you to me that you still appreciate today?")
Round 2: Understanding Perspectives - Prompts that explore how you each experience your relationship and the world. ("How do you think our different approaches to challenges have shaped our relationship?" or "What's something you wish I understood better about you?")
Round 3: Shared Meaning - Questions that explore values, aspirations, and possibilities together. ("What legacy or impact would you like us to create together?" or "What adventure or growth experience would you like us to share in the future?")
Between rounds, a facilitator will personally check in with each pair, providing new conversation prompts tailored to build on previous discussions. While all conversations remain private between you and your partner, the collective energy of the group creates a unique atmosphere for authenticity.
What You'll Experience: Three rounds of meaningful conversations that go beyond daily logistics and routines, new insights about someone you thought you knew well, and conversation tools you can continue using long after the event. The personalized transitions and intimate setting create a space where you can truly focus on each other without distractions. Many participants report that this single experience changes how they communicate in their relationship moving forward.
Deepen Existing Relationships
Discover what happens when you create intentional space to connect with someone important in your life, guided by thoughtful questions that invite authentic presence and deeper understanding.
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Not at all. It's not therapy or problem-solving focused. It's about creating space for connection and deeper understanding, regardless of where your relationship is currently. The atmosphere is warm and often quite fun.
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That's exactly what the structured conversation prevents. I provide carefully designed questions for each of the three rounds that naturally lead to meaningful exchanges. Most pairs actually find they have to consciously end conversations to move to the next activity.
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No. Your conversations remain private between you and your partner. The group setting simply creates a supportive energy and shared experience, but you never have to disclose what you discuss.
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Each round builds on the previous one. We start with questions that create comfort and connection, move to exploring your relationship dynamics and patterns, and conclude with deeper reflections about your individual and shared values or aspirations. The progression feels natural and creates a sense of safety before exploring more meaningful territory.
Upcoming events.
Ready to put your phone away and have real conversations? Browse our upcoming gatherings and find the experience that fits.
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"Attending a Third Space Experience was such a refreshing reminder of how powerful real, device-free connection can be. The structure, questions, and pacing created a sense of ease and depth that’s rare to find in everyday interactions. I left feeling grounded, energized, and genuinely seen by people I had just met. It’s amazing how much more present and open everyone became without phones in the mix — it really allowed authentic conversation to flow naturally."
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"It was so refreshing to be in a room of strangers who were all interested in being open and connecting with one another! The conversations flowed easily, and it was so great to have extra time at the end to keep the discussions going."
Why We Go Device-Free
In our hyperconnected world, phones have become both bridge and barrier to authentic connection. While they keep us linked to distant networks, they often pull us away from the people right in front of us. By temporarily securing our devices, we create space for the kind of presence that makes genuine connection possible.
When phones are put away, something shifts. Eye contact increases. Conversations deepen. People listen differently when they're not mentally composing their next social media post or anticipating the next notification. The result is the rare experience of being truly seen and heard.
For more detailed information see the dedicated Why We Go Device-Free page.
Ready to Join?
Check out our upcoming events and register for the experience that calls to you. Whether you're meeting strangers for the first time or deepening a relationship with someone important, we can't wait to create space for authentic connection with you.
